Domaine Dugois was founded in 1973 when Daniel Dugois bought 2 hectares of vineyards and a house equipped with vaulted wine cellars in Les Arsures, the village of his birth. For nearly a decade, Daniel — a self-taught farmer and vigneron — sold his harvest to larger Jura estates, though in 1982, he set out on his own and vinified his first harvest. With the help of his wife, Monique, Daniel continued to improve upon their wines’ quality and initially, the Dugois wines were sold regionally. In 2006, their son Philippe came aboard, first taking charge of the winemaking, then managing the entire estate in 2013. Along with his wife, Melanie, who joined him in 2014. Philippe has committed the Domaine to sustainable agricultural practices under the HVE certification program. In 2019, the Domaine embraced the challenge of transitioning to NOP certification, which should be attributed in 2022.

Dugois' Chardonnay pours a beautiful light golden color offering aromas of white orchard fruit mixed with notes of white flowers and a touch of toast. The palate is broad and generous displaying flavors of Asian pair and Granny Smith apple. This wine is rounded out with delicate acidity and a saline-laced minerality, leading to a delightfully long finish. Pair with pan-seared scallops, chicken beurre blanc or veal cutlets.